September 8, 2019

Blessing for the Fallen of 9-11

God of mercy, in your word of Scripture, you ARCHDIOCESE CATHOLIC NEWS instruct us to "Do to others as you would have them do to For the Archdiocese News: visit: www.CatholicPhilly.com The you." website is updated daily with local, national, and international Catholic news. Sign-up for the Free weekly newsletter. Give us today the courage to assist those around us who may need our assistance. Give us patience ABBEY FAITH AND MUSIC FEST when we become impatient. September 21, 2019 at Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, PA. A day for Catholics of all ages to celebrate our faith thru music. For more But above all give us a heart thankful for those who info, visit: www.theabbeyfest.com ews have given their lives as first responders, as did the men and women who ran towards the Twin Towers in on MASCULINE GENIUS INSTITUTE 9-11. 4th Annual Summit on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 7:30am- 4pm at Archdiocese of Philadelphia Chancery, 222 N. 17th St, Phila, We ask all this in the name of the One who first responded to PA 19103. Theme: Men In University: Upholding A Balanced Path. our need for a savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Cost: $40/person. Sponsored by The King’s Men & The Men’s Academy. To Register, visit: www.masculinegeniusinstitute.com NEW MEMBERSHIPS IN CHOIR! The Our Lady of Lourdes Choir is accepting new members in BLUE all voice parts! The choir sings for 11:30am Masses, Holy Days, Join us in the celebration to pray for local law enforcement officials, and occasional 9:30am Masses. To join, please contact Becky firefighters, and first responders on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Ostermann at [email protected] or come up to 9:30am at Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Phila, PA. For the choir loft after a weekend Mass! more info, visit: http://cathedralphila.org/bluemass/

MERION MERCY ACADEMY Religious Education Program th th th It is very important that every parent register their children in 6 , 7 & 8 grade students and their families are welcome to join us at Merion Mercy Academy’s Open House to be held on Sunday, the Parish Religious Education program –especially those October 6. The day will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Mass followed by preparing for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and a welcome, overview and tours. The Scholarship and Entrance Confirmation. This includes those attending Catholic Schools Exam will be given on Saturday, October 26 from 9am-12:30pm. and Home Schooled children. We have decided to make some The make-up date is November 2. The Application/Test changes in the program this year so we ask that ALL parents and Registration can be completed online at www.merion-mercy.com. children attend our first meeting/session on Monday, September Students are encouraged to sign up for a school day visit to Merion 30th in Nolasco Hall (under the church) at 6:00 p.m. any time between October 1 and December13.

RCIA CLASSES Our RCIA Program (Convert Classes) will begin meeting October 1, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. All those interested in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Picnic being fully received in the or to learn more about becoming Catholic are invited to join us. To sign-up, Sunday, September 29th please contact the Parish Center.

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PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Email Fr. Matthew Phelan, O.de M. and Bro. Raymond Colombaro, O.de M. invite you to join them on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on May 27-June 6, 2020. If you are interested please talk Number attending to Bro. Raymond for a brochure or more information or feel free to contact Father Matthew at 585-768-6543. Join Fr Matthew and Br. Raymond for an inspiring trip to walk in the footsteps of Jesus! Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Contact Information

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center 1941 Wynnewood Road Philadelphia, PA 19151

Monday – September 9 215-473-1669 (phone) 7pm Youth Group—Parish Center 215-473-1670 (fax) Wednesday – September 11 7pm Legion of Mary—Parish Center www.ourladylourdes.org Thursday – September 12 For information concerning sacraments or to meet with a 1pm Senior Citizens Group—St. Donato Church Hall staff member, please contact Denise Baker the parish Friday – September 13 secretary at the office number above. 7pm Adult Choir Practice—Choir Loft Saturday – September 14 Regular Mass Schedule 8:30am Saturday Salve—Church 10am Church Cleaning Weekday Masses Sunday – September 15 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

8am-1pm Hospitality Sunday—Nolasco Hall Weekend Masses Saturday 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (vigil) PARISH MINISTRIES—September 14/15 Sunday 8:00, 9:30 ( High Mass),

Saturday 4:00pm 11:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Lector: K. Doyle Kelly 10:00 a.m. at St. Donato Worship Site Servers: J. Jackson, G. Milani

Sunday 8:00am Sacrament of Reconciliation (confessions) Eucharistic Ministers for Lankenau Hospital Saturday 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Lector: V. Lloyd-Sgambati Servers: P. Cheely, J. Cheely OLL Website 9:30am Check It Out! Includes the Weekly Bulletin, Servers: A. DiGirolamo, G. Milani, L. Haselbarth, B. Haselbarth Calendar, and Mass Schedule, Updates. 10:00am (St. Donato) Lector: D. DiPilla Visit: www.ourladylourdes.org 11:30am Lector: N. Farrington Servers: T. Bradford, G. Wallacavage, J. Allie 8:00pm Lector: M. Solomon

ST. RAYMOND NONNATUS FOUNDATION Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, and If you are new to our area and/or you enjoy coming to our parish, SIGN UP and be a part of our Overbrook Family! Faith presents two “webinar-style” on-line support groups coming Fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket this fall. The First Tuesday of each month at 8pm is the “On-Line or contact the Parish Center to register. Support Group for Individuals/Families Affected by Divorce/ Separation”. The Last Thursday of each month at 8pm is the “On PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: -Line Support Group for Adult Children of Divorce”. Both groups offer reflection, prayer, sharing, attendance by a Mercedarian NAME: friar and the director of the foundation. More info or to sign-up email [email protected] or call/text 215-870-9913. ADDRESS:

MINI-CONFERENCE ON MARRIAGE Join us during the third and final year of the Archbishop’s Remain in My Love: Initiative for the Renewal of Christian Marriage and Family Life. PHONE: Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2-4:30pm at Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Phila, PA. Visit: archphila.org/remain2019 E-MAIL: NOURISH FOR CAREGIVERS For anyone juggling the challenges of everyday life, health, career ___ New Registration ___ Change of Address and caring for a loved one. Meetings are the Second Thursdays, 10- 11:30am at St. Anastasia Rectory Meeting Room, Newtown Square, ___ Moving out of Parish PA. RSVP: www.phillyevant.org/nourish/ 610-724-8950